Halacha

Compassion vs halacha: UK assisted dying bill sparks Jewish debate

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain and UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis answer questions on the religious and ethical implications of assisted dying as the UK passed a law on the matter.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
"There is nothing sacred about suffering," argued Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain, who told the ‘Post’ that Jewish values of compassion should guide end-of-life care.
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, Katz Prize laureates, and members of the prize committee

Katz Prize honorees recognized at President’s residence

President Isaac Herzog hailed the laureates’ efforts to integrate Halacha, the Bible, and the modern State of Israel

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Doctor lifting pig's kidney for transplant

Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study

Researchers saw that Jewish patients were willing to refuse life-saving treatments with porcine organs even when that would likely result in death.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
An illustrative image of man and AI touching.

Is there room for God in the age of AI? - opinion

Can – or perhaps should – any individual Jew who is looking to fulfill God’s word direct his or her halachic question to AI, and then be obligated to follow its ruling?

|BySTEWART WEISS

What does halacha say about keeping Shabbat while under possible Iranian attack? - explainer

To help guide the public, the Zomet Institute published a series of up to date guidelines for Israelis who keep Shabbat.

JUNE 13, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks during a swearing in ceremony for new judges in the Rabbinical Court, held at the President's residence in Jerusalem on June 10, 2025.

Our struggle for Israel is a battle of faith and religious destiny - opinion

When the afterlife becomes the sole focus, like for Islamic terrorists who kill innocents, seeking heavenly rewards, religion loses its moral compass and can justify terrible crimes.

MAY 31, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
HAMAS-SUPPORTING boy: Radical Islam has profoundly warped the image of God

How Is Shavuot Connected to Our Challenging Times? Rabbi Yoel Pinto Offers Clarity

MAY 29, 2025ByDAVID BERGER

Say Cheese: Halachic clarity for Shavuot dairy delights

MAY 27, 2025ByMARK FISH

A Jewish outlook on life can help Israel win war against Hamas - opinion

Judaism is an answer to man’s ultimate questions. But nothing is more irrelevant than an answer to a question nobody asks.

MAY 24, 2025ByNATHAN LOPES CARDOZO
An Israeli soldier with a prayer shawl seen during a morning prayer near his tank near the border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 25, 2023

Protecting freedom in love: Why prenups matter in Jewish marriages - opinion

I call on every couple standing at the threshold of a new and exciting chapter in their lives: Do not hesitate to sign an agreement to prevent get refusal.

MAY 15, 2025ByPNINA OMER
Wedding (Illustrative).

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.

MAY 10, 2025ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
A view of Yeshiva University

Independence Day in Halacha: Do modern holidays Have religious significance?

APRIL 29, 2025ByMARK FISH

The Internet and AI should not be used to answer questions on Halacha - opinion

While the Internet and AI can’t aid in the original thought and analysis that is the essence of Torah study, they can act as helpful resources to begin one’s study of a subject.

APRIL 14, 2025ByURI PILICHOWSKI
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Rabbi Shay Tahan on Erev Pesach laws when it falls on Shabbat – Special lesson

APRIL 10, 2025ByMARK FISH